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MIO'S GRILL & CAFE

MIO'S GRILL & CAFE in CLEARWATER has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2nd Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504312

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rice In-use utensil stored in pan. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Spoon for scooping rice observed in water not at 135f, or hotter. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee -cook - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: No date markings observed on 19 soups containers in reach in cooler. Staff states soup made on 9/1/2025. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933449

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - Rice In-use utensil stored in pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee -cook
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763698

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853370

  • 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in back area. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks stored inside. Operator is moving them outside. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759876

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Cooked chicken and cooked gyro meat no date mark. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green pea sauce. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511047

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, vinegar used for sanitizer. Bottle change to chlorine now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over spinach in cooler. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked chicken and cooked gyro not frozen.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tzitziki.

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368480

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation